Air filter replacement
Engine 3.1L
2. The air filter is located inside its housing located on the front of the engine, next to the battery. Loosen the wing nut, lift the cover and remove the filter (see illustration).
19.2a. Loosen the wing nut (arrow) and lift the lid | 19.2b. Once the cover is off, lift up the air filter and remove it from the housing |
3.8L engine
3. Unscrew the 4 plastic wing nuts, pull back the housing cover, then remove the filter from its housing (see illustration).
19.3a. Loosen the 4 plastic wing nuts at the corners of the air filter housing, then... | 19.3b.... pull the cover towards you and lift the filter up |
For all models
4. When the filter housing cover is removed, be careful not to drop anything into the throttle body or into the air filter itself.
5. Wipe the inside of the air filter housing with a clean cloth.
6. Place the new filter into the air filter housing. Make sure it fits correctly on the bottom of the case. Install the top plate or cover.